Travel

Travelling to Another Country for a Weekend Getaway Now Possible with Ipoh

Located a mere 576kms or a 1.5-hour flight away from Singapore lies a town that will make even couch potatoes leave the condo flat. Ipoh, the capital of Perak, a city in Malaysia, is gaining popularity among Singaporean travellers...

Chilli Crab and Chicken Rice Makes Singapore One of Top Ten Most-Visited Destinations for Travellers on Twitter

Singapore is steadily increasing its appeal to international travellers and tourists and not just for its great shopping destinations but for good local food. Based on a recent survey conducted by Twitter, 25 percent of travellers, from a total of...

5 non-traditional, ultra-adventurous ways to spend Christmas in Asia

If the thought of doing the same thing for the upcoming Christmas holidays makes you feel like stifling a yawn or heaving a sigh, and if you are dreading the countless parties, preparations for parties and post-party clean-up sessions...

3 travel tips and 5 different holidays ideas for the introvert who wants to see the world

You don't have to be an extrovert to want to get out there and see the world. But what others might consider to be great ideas for vacationing - like non-stop sightseeing, hardcore partying or crowded music festivals - ...

No need to go far to check things off your bucket list – Southeast Asia is where it’s at

The upcoming holiday season might be the perfect time to check some amazing things off your bucket list. Instead of looking at other people's adventurous photos on Instagram or Facebook, why don't you make some memories and take some...

7 stunning staycations in Singapore

Going on holiday in your own home turf does not have to be boring or expected. Singapore has some stunning staycation suggestions to offer, from the luxurious to the eclectic, from the art-crazy to the minimal. The weekend is nearing, you've had...

Pack your bags for paradise: the Philippines’ Boracay island reopens after 6 months of rehabilitation

The island of Boracay in the Philippines, renowned for its powdery white sand, sparkling turquoise waters and legendary beach parties, was reopened for tourism on October 26 after six months of rigorous rehabilitation ordered by President Rodrigo Duterte. Singaporeans,...

Why Malaysia is a better holiday destination than Thailand

Singapore is blessed to be located at the very centre of South-east Asia - with its natural and cultural attractions, culinary delights and rich history. Singaporeans are indeed spoilt for choice when it comes to planning a vacation, even a...
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“Higher prices and yet lower quality” — Netizens respond to video of a couple showing “defects” in their new BTO unit

SINGAPORE: Netizens are reacting to a video wherein a couple in Singapore shared "defects" in their new BTO, with...
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Singapore Turf Club to hold final race on Oct 24; handover site to govt by 2027 for redevelopment

SINGAPORE — The curtain will draw on a 180-year horse racing tradition in Singapore when the Singapore Turf Club holds its last race, the...

Abdul Shariff reiterates Workers’ Party’s commitment to better school class size on average

SINGAPORE — During a house visit at Block 123 in Simei recently, the Workers’ Party Abdul Shariff Aboo Kassim had a meaningful conversation with...

High rent and living costs are causing expats to move to Malaysia & Vietnam

SINGAPORE: Several expatriates in Singapore have been moving to other South East Asian cities because of increased rental fees and overall living costs. In a...

Video of Singapore car chased by fake police car in Malaysia goes viral

SINGAPORE: A 26-second video clip of a speeding car being chased by another car with a flashing blue light on its roof has gone...

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